How Has the Structured Light 3D Scanner Market Evolved Historically and What is its Current Size?
The structured light 3d scanner market has seen considerable growth due to a variety of factors.
• In the past few years, the market size of the structured light 3D scanner has expanded significantly. It is projected to rise from $1.6 billion in 2024 to $1.88 billion in 2025, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 17.7%.
Factors contributing to the growth during the historic period include heightened automation, conservation of cultural heritage, a growing need for reverse engineering, an increased emphasis on safety, rising use in surveying and mapping, and a surge in demand for 3D modeling.
What Is The Projected Growth Of The Structured Light 3D Scanner Template Market?
The structured light 3d scanner market is expected to maintain its strong growth trajectory in upcoming years.
• The market size of the structured light 3D scanner is projected to undergo substantial expansion in the forthcoming years, escalating to a value of $3.56 billion in 2029 with a CAGR of 17.4%.
The surge experienced during this forecast period will potentially be due to factors such as its growing utilization in the domains of construction and architecture, heightened demand facilitated by the automobile industry, expansion of e-commerce and online retail, affordability and cost-efficiency, as well as government actions and legislations. Noteworthy trends during this projection period are anticipated to be its integrations with drone technology and augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR), evolution in healthcare applications and software solutions, and the rise of portable and handheld scanners.
What Are The Key Drivers Fueling Growth In The Structured Light 3D Scanner Market?
The surge in the gaming and entertainment industry is anticipated to drive the expansion of the structured light 3D scanner market. This industry includes sectors responsible for the development, production and distribution of engaging and recreational content for the pleasure of spectators. The rise in this industry is attributed to the increasing popularity of online gaming and esports, the introduction of virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) technologies, and the widespread use of smartphones and tablets. Structured light 3D scanners improve gaming and entertainment experiences by creating immersive virtual environments and lifelike character models. Game developers use these 3D scanners to capture three-dimensional models of real-world objects, props, and actors. These scanned models act as a base for crafting authentic individuals, creatures, and objects in the gaming world. For instance, the American Gaming Association reported in May 2023 that robust consumer demand for gaming entertainment resulted in a record-breaking commercial gaming revenue of $60 billion in 2022, denoting a 14% rise compared to the prior year. Hence, the booming gaming and entertainment industry fuels the growth of the structured light 3D scanner market.
What Are The Principal Market Segments In The Global Structured Light 3D Scanner Industry?
The structured light 3D scanner market covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Product: Optical Scanner, Structured Light Scanner, Laser Scanner
2) By Range: Short Range, Medium Range, Long Range
3) By Component: Hardware, Software, Services
4) By Application: Quality Control And Inspection, Reverse Engineering, Virtual Simulation, Face Or Body Scanning, Other Applications
5) By End Users: Aerospace And Defense, Healthcare, Architecture And Construction, Entertainment And Media, Automotive, Other End Users
Subsegments:
1) By Optical Scanner: Handheld Optical Scanner, Desktop Optical Scanner
2) By Structured Light Scanner: 2D Structured Light Scanner, 3D Structured Light Scanner
3) By Laser Scanner: Handheld Laser Scanner, Stationary Laser Scanner
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What New Trends Are Influencing The Structured Light 3D Scanner Market?
Leading firms in the structured light 3D scanner market are concentrating on the production of inventive products like zoom-enabled optical 3D scanners in order to expand their market revenue. An optical 3D scanner with zoom ability is a scanning tool that employs optical technology to obtain three-dimensional details of objects, offering the feature to adjust its optical zoom level for capturing detailed 3D data at different magnification levels. Hexagon AB, an industrial technology enterprise based in Sweden, pioneered in this area when it introduced the SmartScan VR800 in March 2024. It was the initial optical 3D scanner in the market to be equipped with a motorized zoom lens allowing complete software setting customization for data resolution and measuring volume. The SmartScan VR800 embodies features such as Smart Resolution, Smart Zoom, and Smart Snap, all facilitating users to quickly alter data resolution, assess volume, and document orientation data.
Who Are the Key Players In The Structured Light 3D Scanner Market?
Major companies operating in the structured light 3D scanner market are:
• Carl Zeiss Optotechnik GmbH
• Hexagon AB
• Nikon Metrology NV
• Trimet
• 3D Digital Corporation
• FARO Technology Inc.
• GOM GmbH
• Creaform Inc.
• Shining 3D Tech
• Basis Software Inc.
• Perceptron Inc.
• Steinbichler Optotechnik GmbH
• Capture 3D
• Artec 3D
• Solutionix Corporation
• Kreon Technologies
• Breuckmann GmbH & Co. KG
• Exact Metrology
• Riegl Laser Measurement Systems
• EVA Optic
• ScanTech International Inc.
• ShapeGrabber Inc.
• RangeVision
• True Point Laser Scanning LLC
• Fuel 3D
What Are The Regional Insights Into The Structured Light 3D Scanner Market?
North America was the largest region in the structured light 3D scanner market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the structured light 3D scanner market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.
